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The molecule having zero dipole moment is

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a

CH2Cl2

b

BF3

c

NF3

d

ClF3

answer is B.

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A symmetrical molecule have zero dipole moment. The dipole moment of BF_3 molecule is zero due to its symmetrical (triangular planar) structure.The three fluoride atoms lie at the corners of an equilateral triangle with boron at the centre. Thus, the vectorial addition of the dipole moments of the three bonds gives a net sum of zero.
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